The deserts of southern California can be welcome camping destinations when the snows of winter have descended over other portions of the western United States. While campers even in arid basins of the Mojave or Sonoran deserts must be prepared for occasional cold snaps and snows, the season is often one of the most pleasant for outdoors activity, considerin… read more
While the hardy and experienced can camp in the winter nearly anywhere in the United States, many people prefer to seek out balmy climes when tenting it during this season. Arizona is a prime destination for such activities. Its desert lowlands, in particular, are often warm and sunny while much of the rest of the country---including the state's portion of w… read more
Howling winds drive the sleet and snow across the landscape suddenly changing the leisurely winter hike into winter survival. Nothing in the forecast warned of the storm coming this afternoon. The temperatures plummet and you can feel the wind-driven cold trying to penetrate your clothes. You're rightfully concerned, but prepared to handle what nature throws… read more
Though methane gas has become outmoded in recent years as a camp stove fuel in favor of more efficient and refined fuels (such as methanol, propane an…
Bates and Magnum boots are used by the men and women of the military, fire and rescue, and law enforcement in the United States. Magnum boots are dist…
Take your Nuvi 205 to the trails and get point-by-point guidance to your backpacking destination. The GPS device is useful for navigation by walking o…
Regress back to the days of summer camp and add a bunk bed to your RV. Bunk beds save space in small RVs. If you are RV camping with children, you can…
Trekking poles are invaluable hiking companions: They take much strain off your legs and hips, lend greater stability over loose footing or during a r…
Hiking along nature trails may require an ability to read the language of the trail. Trail markers such as rocks, logs and sticks can guide hikers to…
The Carolina Hiking and Singles Club, located in Greenville, is a loosely organized group of singles who like to hike. While this group concentrates o…
Hikers and backpackers use trekking poles to reduce the strain on their knees and give themselves extra stability. Many of these poles have adjustabl…
For a trekking pole to be functional, it needs to stand at the right height in comparison to your body. If a pole is too long or too short it puts un…
Reminiscent of ski poles, trekking poles are used by hikers and climbers in all sorts of terrain. They work as an extension of your body, providing st…
A recreation map can be an invaluable tool for an angler. It gives him a more detailed understanding of the layout, say, of a woodland lake than can v…
The market is crammed with a diverse and often confusing selection of boots for adventures in the great outdoors. It makes matching your particular ne…
Rome, Georgia, is situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains, giving hiking and outdoor enthusiasts plenty of ter…
Navigating wilderness country using a compass means understanding the difference between two "norths:" magnetic north and true north. Their distinctio…
When the Autumnal Equinox has past and the colors on the trees go from green to orange you know fall is in the air. With autumn comes apple cider, war…
Shower facilities in camp grounds are subject to the same kinds of bacteria and fungus as any public shower. While camp grounds perform daily cleaning…
Keeping your feet dry while hiking and camping is an essential, yet difficult task to accomplish. So make sure you have the right shoes before setting…
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